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Hoftorn Family History

Hoftorn Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Holton, Horton, Hooton, Hopton, Holtorf, Hoctor, Hofford, Lofton

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Where is the Hoftorn family from?

You can see how Hoftorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoftorn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoftorn family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoftorn's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hoftorn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoftorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Hoftorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoftorn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Hoftorn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoftorn. For the veterans among your Hoftorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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